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He was eaten up with grief and guilt of murdering his wife. He gave up. He lost everything so commited sucide.

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Q: Why Didn't Othello kill Iago?
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Why did iago kill his wife?

because his wife told othello the truth that it was iago's plan to seperate desdemona and othello


The villain in Othello is?

Iago is, although he is more likely to get others to do bad things than to do them himself. He does murder Roderigo, after egging him on to kill Cassio. He also induces Othello to murder Desdemona.The villain in Othello is Iago as he twists Othello's mind and gets him to kill Desdemona, steals from Roderigo and kills him, kills Emilia, wounds Cassio and ruins his job.


What finally convinces Othello to kill Desdemona?

Iago's constant manipulation of Othello to this end contributed to his murderous desires, but is the "evidence," planted by Iago, that indicates that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him that most strongly motivates Othello to kill Desdemona.


Is Othello the villain?

no Iago is. Iago is the planner and causes the conspiracy of the play. iago tricks Othello and rodrigo


Why didnt Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair?

If Iago had told Othello right out that they were having an affair, Othello might consider that he had a motive for saying so. It would become an issue of "Who is lying? Iago or Desdemona?" and Othello would probably believe Desdemona. But by planting the seed of suspicion and then feeding it by downplaying it, Iago makes sure that Othello is not even aware that it is Iago that is telling him about the supposed affair. He thinks he's finding it out for himself. This way it does not become a credibility issue between Desdemona and Iago.

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In the book shakespeare Othello does Othello kill iago?

No. Othello did not kill Iago. He killed Desdemona (he thought he did justice). Then, the truth came out. Othello charged at Iago but was stopped by others at that scene. Then Iago ran away, and Othello killed himself; died upon a kiss on Desdemona.


Why did iago kill his wife?

because his wife told othello the truth that it was iago's plan to seperate desdemona and othello


The villain in Othello is?

Iago is, although he is more likely to get others to do bad things than to do them himself. He does murder Roderigo, after egging him on to kill Cassio. He also induces Othello to murder Desdemona.The villain in Othello is Iago as he twists Othello's mind and gets him to kill Desdemona, steals from Roderigo and kills him, kills Emilia, wounds Cassio and ruins his job.


What finally convinces Othello to kill Desdemona?

Iago's constant manipulation of Othello to this end contributed to his murderous desires, but is the "evidence," planted by Iago, that indicates that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him that most strongly motivates Othello to kill Desdemona.


Why did Othello kill Desdemona?

Iago had lied to Othello and convinced him that Desdemona was secretly having sex with Cassio.


What does Othello want iago to do to cassio?

He will persuade Othello that his wife is unfaithful, thus wrecking their happy marriage, making Othello miserable, and inducing him to become a murderer.


Is Othello the villain?

no Iago is. Iago is the planner and causes the conspiracy of the play. iago tricks Othello and rodrigo


Why didnt Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair?

If Iago had told Othello right out that they were having an affair, Othello might consider that he had a motive for saying so. It would become an issue of "Who is lying? Iago or Desdemona?" and Othello would probably believe Desdemona. But by planting the seed of suspicion and then feeding it by downplaying it, Iago makes sure that Othello is not even aware that it is Iago that is telling him about the supposed affair. He thinks he's finding it out for himself. This way it does not become a credibility issue between Desdemona and Iago.


What does emilia tell that mkaes iago kill her?

Emilia reveals that Iago manipulated Othello into believing that Desdemona was unfaithful, causing him to kill her. This revelation exposes Iago's deceit and undermines his plans, leading him to impulsively silence Emilia by killing her in a fit of rage.


What do Iago and Roderigo hope to accomplish by shouting insulting remarks about Othello and Desdemona under Brabantio's window?

They want Desdemona's father, Brabantio, to come out and kill Othello, because they know that Desdemona and Othello are getting illegally wedded. Iago hates Othello and wants him dead because Cassio gave Othello a position in the military that Iago believed he deserved.


Was Othello a lieutenant or was Iago?

Neither. Othello was the captain, Cassio the lieutenant and Iago the ensign.


What did Othello decide and command at the end of scene iii?

At the end of Act 3, Scene 3 of Othello, Othello decides to give orders to Iago to kill Cassio